Pleasantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasantly

 

[ หˆplษ›zษ™ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a pleasing manner

In a way that gives a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Synonyms

agreeably, delightfully, enjoyably, nicely.

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Word Description / Examples
pleasantly

This word is often used to describe something that gives a moderate amount of pleasure or satisfaction.

  • The weather was pleasantly warm.
  • She greeted us pleasantly.
nicely

Commonly used to describe actions done in a pleasing or satisfactory manner; often informal.

  • She painted the picture nicely.
  • The presentation went nicely.
agreeably

Use this term to describe something that is pleasing in a way that is particularly fitting or suitable.

  • The meal was agreeably spicy.
  • The room was agreeably decorated.
delightfully

Ideal for situations that evoke a high degree of pleasure, joy, or charm.

  • The children laughed delightfully.
  • The garden was delightfully colorful.
enjoyably

Best used when referring to experiences or activities that provide enjoyment or fun.

  • We spent an enjoyably afternoon at the park.
  • The book was enjoyably engaging.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled pleasantly at her guests.
  • The music played softly and pleasantly in the background.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a friendly manner

In a way that is friendly or amiable.

Synonyms

affably, amiable, cordially, friendly.

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pleasantly

Used again, highlighting its versatility in both actions and descriptions that are enjoyable and agreeable.

  • The meeting went pleasantly well
  • She was pleasantly surprised by the nice gesture
friendly

Describes a person or behavior that shows kindness and goodwill towards others, commonly used in everyday interactions.

  • The new neighbor seemed very friendly
  • They had a friendly chat over coffee
amiable

Describes a person who is kind, good-natured, and easy to like.

  • She's always so amiable and helpful
  • His amiable personality makes him easy to get along with
cordially

Used in formal situations to show warm and sincere friendliness.

  • We were cordially invited to the ambassador's reception
  • He thanked her cordially for her assistance
affably

Used to describe someone who is friendly and easy to talk to, often in social settings.

  • He greeted everyone affably at the party
  • The host spoke affably with all the attendees

Examples of usage

  • She greeted her neighbors pleasantly every morning.
  • The staff at the hotel always treated their guests pleasantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasantly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradavelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angenehm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan senang hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjemnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟƒๅœฐใ‚ˆใ (ใ“ใ“ใกใ‚ˆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrรฉablement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ถ„ ์ข‹๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณุฑูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญjemnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญjemne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„‰ๅฟซๅœฐ (yรบkuร i de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijetno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฆgilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ั‹ะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoลŸbษ™xtliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradablemente

Etymology

The word 'pleasantly' is derived from the Middle English word 'plesauntli', which comes from the Old French word 'plaisant', meaning 'pleasing'. The use of 'pleasantly' in English dates back to the 14th century, when it was used to describe something that gives pleasure or satisfaction.

See also: pleasantness, unpleasantly, unpleasantness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,702, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.